Niranjana's yummy yummy recipes
Lauki Halwa, also known as Bottle Gourd Halwa or Doodhi Halwa, is a traditional Indian sweet that is rich, creamy, and delicious. Made with grated bottle gourd, milk, sugar, and ghee, this dessert is often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. It is a popular festive sweet, enjoyed especially during Diwali, Navratri, and other …
Upputtu, also called Holige, Obbattu, or Puran Poli depending on the region, is a cherished Indian sweet flatbread prepared during major festivals like Ugadi, Sankranti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, and weddings. Its soft, ghee-smeared layers and sweet, aromatic filling make it a festive delicacy loved across generations. The Story Behind Upputtu In South Indian households, Upputtu …
Kummayam (also called Aadi Kummayam) is a time-honoured sweet from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, prepared using a wholesome blend of whole urad dal, moong dal, and raw rice, roasted and ground into a fine flour. This flour is slow-cooked with jaggery, palm jaggery, and ghee to create a rich, non-sticky sweet with a …
Jangri, a beloved South Indian dessert, is made with urad dal (black gram) and features intricate loops, fried to perfection and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. This vibrant, orange-coloured sweet has been cherished across generations and adds sweetness to festivals like Diwali. For me, Jangri holds a special place as a childhood favourite. When …
Manoharam, also known as Manohara Urundai, is a beloved South Indian sweet that’s often prepared during special occasions, weddings, and festivals like Diwali. This crispy, jaggery-coated snack is known for its unique texture and nostalgic taste. Made with crunchy gram flour sticks (murukku) tossed in a sticky, golden-brown jaggery syrup, Manoharam offers a balanced blend …
Poruvilangai Urundai is a nutritious and wholesome traditional South Indian sweet, often made during festivals and special occasions. These hard and crunchy energy balls are crafted using a mixture of roasted lentils, rice, and jaggery, making them both flavourful and packed with nutrients. Known for their long shelf life and energizing qualities, Poruvilangai Urundai is …
Panchamruth, also known as Panchamrit, is a revered mixture widely used in Hindu rituals, particularly in pujas (prayers) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of deities). The term “Panchamruth” comes from Sanskrit, where “Pancha” means five, and “Amruth” means nectar. This divine concoction is made from five key ingredients, each symbolizing spiritual nourishment and offering significant health …
Badusha, also known as Balushahi in some regions, is a beloved traditional Indian sweet that is a staple during festive occasions, especially Diwali. This exquisite dessert is crafted mainly from maida (all-purpose flour), which is deep-fried in ghee or oil and then immersed in a delectable sugar syrup. Reminiscent of a glazed doughnut, Badusha/Balushahi sets …
Gond Ladoo, also known as Edible Gum Ladoo, is a cherished winter treat in North India. Crafted from a blend of wheat flour, edible gum (gond), nuts, seeds, dried dates, sugar, and ghee, this ladoo is not just a delight to your taste buds but also a powerhouse of nutrients. I learnt this recipe from …
Almond Pistachio Halwa is a delightful and classic Indian dessert that is both rich and easy to prepare. This sweet treat combines the flavors of almonds, pistachios, sugar, and khova (evaporated milk solids) into a delicious dessert that can be made in under 20 minutes. Whether you use homemade or store-bought khova, the result is …
